Can I sue a doctor for prescribing excess Miralax which caused horrible pain and bloating?
I visited with my doctor because I was concerned about a my unwanted, rapid weight loss, He prescribed 3 packets of Miralax daily. This caused extreme bloating, and horrid gas pain, necessity to wear diapers, a dependency on laxatives and an additional 17 pound weight loss. I obtained a copy of my medical records and found the doctor had lied in saying he told me to take 2 doses. Is this grounds to file a law suit against the physician or clinic? The symptoms have continued for months so I am miserable.
I am a senior citizen with mild dyslexia I didn't have any idea that Miralax was a laxative as I had never heard that word before.and I trusted the doctor to know what he was prescribing so I did not read information that came with the medicine. The pharmacist had to show me where it was located at Walgreen's. I contacted the doctor several times to explain the horrible side effects however, he continued to insist that I take it. I scheduled another appointment with the doctor for a face to face conversation to try to further explain my symptoms however, he became insistent again and argued with me saying "Miralax is the most gentle thing we have on the market today and you must use a full packet thee times daily for the rest of your life. And I want you to drink lots of water."
I am a senior citizen with mild dyslexia I didn't have any idea that Miralax was a laxative as I had never heard that word before.and I trusted the doctor to know what he was prescribing so I did not read information that came with the medicine. The pharmacist had to show me where it was located at Walgreen's. I contacted the doctor several times to explain the horrible side effects however, he continued to insist that I take it. I scheduled another appointment with the doctor for a face to face conversation to try to further explain my symptoms however, he became insistent again and argued with me saying "Miralax is the most gentle thing we have on the market today and you must use a full packet thee times daily for the rest of your life. And I want you to drink lots of water."
I am a senior citizen with mild dyslexia I didn't have any idea that Miralax was a laxative as I had never heard that word before.and I trusted the doctor to know what he was prescribing so I did not read information that came with the medicine. The pharmacist had to show me where it was located at Walgreen's. I contacted the doctor several times to explain the horrible side effects however, he continued to insist that I take it. I scheduled another appointment with the doctor for a face to face conversation to try to further explain my symptoms however, he became insistent again and argued with me saying "Miralax is the most gentle thing we have on the market today and you must use a full packet thee times daily for the rest of your life. And I want you to drink lots of water."
The doctor wrote it on a prescription paper which I took to my pharmacist. They recommended the store brand because it was less expensive and I am retired with limited funds.
The doctor wrote it on a prescription paper which I took to my pharmacist. They recommended the store brand because it was less expensive and I am retired with limited funds.